Mental Health and Counseling results in Athens

Giorgos Orfanos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains two private practices, in Peristeri and Athens (Ilisia - Hilton). He holds a distinction-awarded master's degree in Applied Clinical Psychology (MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology with Distinction) from the University of Central Lancashire, as well as a first-class honours degree in Psychology (BSc Hons Psychology Science – First Class Honours) from the University of Essex. Additionally, he has completed studies in Economics at Kingston University in London. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which he completed at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, with experience in individual sessions and group interventions within mental health organizations such as the NGOs Agkalia and Symvallein. His therapeutic approaches incorporate elements from the "third wave" of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Furthermore, his extensive background in the business sector has motivated him to continuously develop his knowledge of critical psychological concepts such as anxiety, stress, and generally high psycho-emotional pressure and performance conditions (performance psychology). He believes in a collaborative relationship, considering the therapeutic alliance and unconditional acceptance as the cornerstone for the success of therapy, the enhancement of self-awareness, psychological resilience, and personal development.

Maria Vlachaki, MSc, is a Psychologist, Cyberpsychologist, and Psychotherapist, currently operating a private practice in Alimos, Athens.She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a Master's degree in Cyberpsychology from the same institution.She has specialized in Systemic and Family Therapy through studies at the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations (Charis Katakis, 2022–2023) and the University Mental Health Research Institute (UMHRI). She is also attending the annual program “Therapeutic Approaches to Addictions” at the 18 ANO Addiction Rehabilitation Center.Her professional experience includes providing individual psychotherapy sessions since September 2023, as well as collaborations with the Psychiatric Clinic of Attikon University General Hospital (volunteer work), the Evaluation Committee for the Ministry of Health’s “Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities” program (June–July 2023), and the “ARGO” Association for Children with Special Needs. Since 2024, she has been working with the Municipal Health Clinics of Nea Smyrni and the P. Sakellaropoulos Association for Social Psychiatry.She is trained in the administration of psychometric tools such as the MMPI-1, Raven's Progressive Matrices, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), MoCA, and the Geriatric Depression Scale.Maria actively participates in numerous scientific conferences, symposia, and workshops related to psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health, and technology. Notably, she has attended the Psychotherapy Conferences of the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, the Panhellenic Conference on Counseling Psychology, events at Attikon Hospital, and seminars by the Hellenic Psychological Society, as well as initiatives promoting community mental health awareness.As a speaker, she presented her research titled “Netflix and binge watching: A qualitative exploration of the subjective viewing experience” at Panteion University (April 9, 2024). She has also participated in a women’s empowerment and breast cancer awareness event at the Kallithea Municipal Library (October 2024), and in a public seminar on cyberbullying organized by the Municipality of Rentis/Moschato (November 2024).

Vassos Georgios is a Clinical Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki and a trainee Psychoanalyst. He holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is specialized with a postgraduate degree (MSc) in Clinical Psychology from the same University. Additionally, he has been trained in programs concerning clinical intervention in mental health, psychoanalysis, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy in Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as in educational programs related to psychopathology and psychodiagnostic assessment of personality, mental, and cognitive functions of adults and adolescents at the Faculties of Medicine and Psychology of the University of Athens. He possesses certified training in the use of various psychometric tools and has extensive clinical experience regarding difficulties in relationship and emotion management, depressive disorders, personality-related issues, anxiety, and more in public and private facilities. He is the Scientific Director of the Mobile Unit of the Northeastern Cyclades of E.P.A.P.S.Y., a member of the Panhellenic Network of Mobile Units, and has previously worked in various public and private mental health facilities, such as Aeginiteio Hospital, Penteli Children's General Hospital, Attica Psychiatric Hospital Dafni, various municipalities in Attica, among others. He organizes and participates in programs and actions of community psychiatry. He has extensive authorship, research activity, and publications at national and international conferences as a regular presenter in seminars and lectures. In his private practice, he provides specialized services related to psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults, counseling, intervention in mental health difficulties, and psychodiagnostic assessment.

Papaeuaggelou Maria is a Psychologist – Systemic Family Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Omonia. She holds a BSc in Psychology from London Metropolitan University and an MSc in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire. She has obtained a Professional Diploma in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory for the Investigation of Human Relations, as well as a Professional Diploma in Mental Health Counseling (Person-Centered Approach) from the College for Humanistic Sciences – ICPS, certified by Pearson UK. Additionally, she has specialized in Emotional Trauma Management and Personality Disorders at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has completed clinical internships at the Outpatient Detoxification Clinic "Athena" of Aiginiteio Hospital and at OKANA (Organization Against Drugs), gaining experience in the assessment and therapeutic support of individuals with addictive behaviors and their families. Her therapeutic approach is based on Systemic and Person-Centered Psychotherapy, emphasizing the creation of a safe framework of trust and acceptance that facilitates personal awareness, empowerment, and meaningful change. Finally, her office provides personalized psychotherapy and counseling services tailored to the needs of each individual, couple, or family, aiming at empowerment, improvement of quality of life, and meaningful personal development.

Miraxtsis Theodoros is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Kypseli. He studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and is a trainee at the Institute of Non-Directive Intervention (Non Directivite Intervenante, N.D.I). N.D.I is a method of psychotherapy, counseling, pedagogy, group facilitation, as well as a way of life. Overall, it constitutes a philosophy of the individual and their relationships, based on the power of experiences, emotions, and desires, as well as respect for the autonomy and freedom of each person, regardless of age, gender, personal and social characteristics, and particularities, within relationships of communication and interaction. He has experience in managing Acute Psychiatric Cases, having volunteered as a Psychologist at the Attica Psychiatric Hospital "Dromokaiteio." Finally, he completed his internship at the Counseling Center of KETHEA Intervention.

Η Γκαϊτατζή Ανδριάνα είναι Ψυχολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Ομόνοια. Είναι πτυχιούχος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ) και κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος. Είναι ειδικευόμενη ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στο πενταετές πρόγραμμα του Ελληνικού Εκπαιδευτικού Ινστιτούτου Αναλυτικής Ψυχοθεραπείας Ομάδας και Οικογένειας (ΕΛ.ΕΚ.ΙΝ.), με εξειδίκευση στην ψυχαναλυτική ψυχοθεραπεία ατόμου, ομάδας, ζεύγους και οικογένειας. Αυτή τη περίοδο φοιτά στο μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα «Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική: Απαρτιωμένη Φροντίδα Σωματικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας» της Ιατρικής Σχολής του ΕΚΠΑ. Έχει επιμορφωθεί στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία (ΕΚΙΣΥΠ), στην Ειδική Αγωγή (Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών) και στη Συστημική Θεραπεία Παιδιών στο εργαστήριο «Ροδάκινο». Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος σεμιναρίων και συνεδρίων ψυχολογίας στο ΕΚΠΑ, το Πάντειο και το City Unity College. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει εργασία σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών και κέντρα ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, καθώς και σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας παιδιών και οικογενειών, πρακτική με νεαρούς ενήλικες με αυτισμό και αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, παράλληλη στήριξη σε σχολεία και ψυχολογική υποστήριξη σε παιδική κατασκήνωση.Ακόμη συνεργάζεται με μεγάλες διαδικτυακές πλατφόρμες όπου παρέχει εξ αποστάσεως συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας.Έχει επίσης προσφέρει εθελοντική συμβουλευτική σε ενήλικες μέσω της πλατφόρμας «Μίλα Μου».

Σήμερα εργάζεται σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών και σε κέντρο ψυχοθεραπείας ενηλίκων, ενώ δέχεται θεραπευόμενους σε έναν ζεστό, φιλόξενο χώρο στο κέντρο της Αθήνας, στην οδό Βερανζέρου 22 σε περιβάλλον εμπιστοσύνης και ασφάλειας. Πέρα από τις δια ζώσης συνεδρίες, προσφέρει και διαδικτυακές συνεδρίες, δίνοντας τη δυνατότητα πρόσβασης στη θεραπεία ανεξαρτήτως τοποθεσίας. Αναλαμβάνει παιδιά ,εφήβους, ενήλικες, συμβουλευτική γονέων, συμβουλευτική ζεύγους και οικογενειακή θεραπεία, ενώ εργάζεται πάνω σε ένα ευρύ φάσμα θεμάτων, όπως άγχος, κατάθλιψη, διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες, πένθος, αυτοεκτίμηση, ψυχοσωματικά συμπτώματα, ζητήματα ταυτότητας και δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις. Η προσέγγισή της είναι ψυχοδυναμική/ψυχαναλυτική, με στόχο τη βαθύτερη κατανόηση του εαυτού και τη δημιουργία μιας πιο ικανοποιητικής και ισορροπημένης ζωής. Η ίδια βρίσκεται σε μακροχρόνια προσωπική θεραπεία και εποπτεία, τις οποίες θεωρεί θεμέλιο μιας αυθεντικής και ουσιαστικής θεραπευτικής σχέσης.

Patera Aliki is a psychologist and psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She has extensive experience in psychological support and psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as in parental counseling. Since 2013, she has been working at the Child and Adolescent Service of the Community Mental Health Center of Vyronas – Kaisariani (1st Psychiatric Clinic, Aeginiteio Hospital), where she is a member of the interdisciplinary team involved in clinical, diagnostic, and research activities. She also participates in community prevention and awareness initiatives and educational programs.

She graduated from the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and holds a postgraduate degree in "Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders" (Medical School, NKUA). She has received further training in Clinical Psychopathology (annual seminar "Panagiotis Oulis," 1st Psychiatric Clinic NKUA) and has attended a series of specialized seminars and conferences at recognized institutions. Indicatively, she has deepened her expertise in topics such as parenting and mental health, psychiatry and gender identity in adolescence, adolescent romantic relationships, as well as anxiety symptoms and impulsive behaviors.

Previously, she worked (2010–2012) in the Adult Short-Term Hospitalization Unit of Aeginiteio Hospital, where she provided psychotherapeutic support to hospitalized patients.

She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Hospital Psychologists and the Hellenic Society of the New Lacanian School, while also participating in the educational program of the Academy of Clinical Studies of Athens (ACSA). Additionally, she teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students.

In her private practice, she provides psycho-emotional assessment and psychotherapy, either short-term or long-term, tailored to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client.

Marina Cresta is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, holding a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy. She completed her clinical training at Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, Attikon University General Hospital, and the 6th Municipal Medical Center of Athens, gaining experience in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges and chronic health conditions.

She has been trained in group therapy by the Hellenic Society for Existential Psychology and actively participates in seminars and conferences across various therapeutic approaches. Her work integrates psychodynamic thinking with an existential and person-centered stance, always tailoring the therapeutic process to each individual's unique needs.

In her sessions, she emphasizes building a relationship based on trust and authentic connection, providing a safe space where individuals feel heard, understood, and accepted.

Dimou Lito is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Mavili Square. She is a member of the Borromean Knot Society of the New Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis. Her approach is psychoanalytically oriented, having trained at the Center for Psychoanalytic Research in Athens - Institute of the Freudian Field - Lacanian Orientation. She studied Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and holds a Master's degree in Social and Cultural Psychology (MSc Social & Cultural Psychology) from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She has worked in mental health organizations and has been a scientific collaborator at the Day Center “Franco Basaglia” of the Regional Development and Mental Health Society (E.P.A.S.Y). She possesses extensive research experience, having participated in academic research, scientific conferences, and round tables with publications. She has served as a coordinator in empowerment and advocacy groups for mental health service users at an E.P.A.S.Y Day Center and has conducted Theatrical Play and Improvisation with children at the Social Migrant Hangout in Exarchia. She participates in a series of postgraduate seminars aimed at continuously updating her knowledge on new scientific developments.

Elina Tsiouli MSc is a Psychologist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Following her graduation, she pursued postgraduate studies in "Stress Management and Health Promotion" at the Medical School of Athens. She has received two years of training in systemic Family Therapy at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica and continued her education for two additional years in "Psychoanalytic Theory and Technique" at the same hospital. She has worked in the Social Policy Department of the Municipality of Agia Paraskevi and has experience in counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has conducted lectures and seminars for parents of preschool and school-aged children as well as for primary education teachers, in collaboration with the Center for Addiction Prevention and Mental Health Promotion "Argo," covering a wide range of topics. Finally, Ms. Tsiouli is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society.

Dr Kanellakis Spyridon is a Psychologist with private practices in Ilioupoli and Kolonos. He graduated in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holds a postgraduate diploma in School of Medicine & Therapeutics from the University of Aberdeen, and a PhD from Harokopio University. His practice handles cases across the full spectrum of psychology.

Ο Ανδρέας Ιακώβου, MSc είναι Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπευτής κάτοχος άδειας ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου (αρ.248803), με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη περιοχή των Ιλισίων (πλησίον Μεγάρου Μουσικής). Έχει λάβει εξειδίκευση στη Κλινική Ψυχολογία, στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Ψυχοθεραπεία (CBT) και είναι πιστοποιημένος ψυχοθεραπευτής. Παρέχει ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες και εφήβους που αντιμετωπίζουν συναισθηματικές, αγχώδεις, συμπεριφορικές ή διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες, καθώς και ένα ευρύ φάσμα κλινικών και υποκλινικών προκλήσεων που επηρεάζουν την καθημερινότητά τους.

Εργάζεται ως Ψυχολόγος – Ψυχοθεραπευτής, στο ιδιωτικό του γραφείο και στο Τμήμα Θεραπειών Ενηλίκων του Ινστιτούτου Έρευνας και Θεραπείας Συμπεριφοράς (Ι.Ε.Θ.Σ). Παράλληλα διατελεί επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του οργανισμού Έρεισμα - Ψυχική Υγεία & Ψυχιατροδικαστική ΑΜΚΕ. Επιπλέον συμμετέχει σε ψυχιατροδικαστικές πραγματογνωμοσύνες, στη συγγραφή επιστημονικών εκθέσεων και στην ερευνητική τεκμηρίωση υποθέσεων. Στο παρελθόν έχει απασχοληθεί ως ψυχολόγος στο 251 Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αεροπορίας - Κέντρο Αεροπορικής Ιατρικής, στη Μοτίβο Αξιολόγηση στο τομέα των ψυχομετρικών εργαλείων, στις μονάδες φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων ΑΚΤΙΟΣ, καθώς και ως εθελοντής ψυχολόγος στο Χαμόγελο του παιδιού στο Νοσοκομείο Παίδων «Αγία Σοφία».

Είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας (BSc in Psychology), κατέχοντας διπλό πτυχίο απο το The Open University, United Kingdom και το Αμερικάνικο Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος (Deree-Τhe American University of Greece). Στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στη Κλινική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχική Υγεία (MSc) στο πανεπιστήμιο του Swansea, United Kingdom.

Ως ψυχοθεραπευτής έχει λάβει εξειδίκευση στη Γνωσιακή – Συμπεριφοριστική Θεραπεία (CBT), ως απόφοιτος του τετραετούς προγράμματος της Εταιρείας Γνωσιακών Συμπεριφοριστικών Σπουδών (Ε.Γ.Σ.Σ) και του Ινστιτούτου Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς (Ι.Ε.Θ.Σ), προσέγγιση η οποία αποτελεί το κύριο άξονα θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης. Λαμβάνοντας υπόψιν τις υποκειμενικές και εξατομικευμένες ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου, ενσωματώνονται στο εν λόγο μοντέλο εργαλεία και παρεμβάσεις από προσεγγίσεις όπως η Θεραπεία Σχημάτων και η Θεραπεία Αποδοχής και Δέσμευσης (ACT), στις οποίες έχει λάβει σχετικές εκπαιδεύσεις. Ακόμα έχει αποκτήσει πιστοποίηση μετεκπαίδευσης στη «Διαχείριση του Στρες και Υγεία» από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών (ΕΚΠΑ). Τέλος κατέχει πιστοποίηση χορήγησης και ερμηνείας του ψυχομετρικού εργαλείου WAIS-IV GR. Στο παρόν παρακολουθεί το διαδικτυακό πρόγραμμα "Building Personal Resilience: Managing Anxiety and Mental Health", Harvard University και μετεκπαιδεύεται στη Κλινική Ψυχοπαθολογία "Παναγιώτης Ουλής" από την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών (Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής & Προαγωγή της Γνώσης στις Ψυχικές Διαταραχές, ΕΠΙΨΥ).

Είναι μέλος της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς (Ε.Ε.Ε.Σ) και της European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

Lestou Vaia is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilisia. She graduated with honors from the University of Glasgow in Scotland with a degree in Psychology. During her career, she has worked in the Psychology departments of NYC, the University of Glasgow, and the University of Birmingham. She completed her doctoral thesis on a scholarship, and her training includes a four-year education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at IETHS (Institute for Behavioral Research and Therapy), where she also obtained her specialization. There, she worked in therapy departments, providing services to adults, children, and adolescents. Finally, she is the author of numerous academic publications, highlighting the breadth of knowledge she has acquired from her many years of involvement in the field of psychology.